#KDW942 License Plate
2017 KIA Forte
South Carolina, US
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Overview
The license plate number #KDW942 belongs to a KIA Forte (2017 model) and is registered in South Carolina as a passenger car manufactured by KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plate #KDW942 was first searched on LookupAPlate on June 14, 2025, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
KIA
Manufacturer Name
KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Model
Forte
Model Year
2017
Plant City
TIJUANA
Series
LX Base
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
MEXICO
Plant Company Name
KMM
Base Price ($)
16600.00
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
122.04748818946
Displacement (L)
2.0
Engine Model
MPI Nu
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Brake (hp) From
147
Engine Manufacturer
KMC
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Wheel Base (inches) From
106.30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Interior / Seat
Number of Seats
5
Number of Seat Rows
2
Interior
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Axles
2
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs
Standard
Active Safety System / Backing Up and Parking
Backup Camera
Standard
Exterior / Wheel tire
Number of Wheels
4
Wheel Size Front (inches)
15
Wheel Size Rear (inches)
15
Active Safety System / Forward Collision Prevention
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Active Safety System / Lighting Technologies
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
License Plate KDW942
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Showing 2 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH (21V622000)
Received on 09/08/2021
Make
KIA
Model
FORTE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
ReportReceivedDate
09/08/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V622000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP (21V260000)
Received on 13/04/2021
Make
KIA
Model
FORTE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
ReportReceivedDate
13/04/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V260000
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